Bad Trip

In 2017, 27-year-old Anna Repkina moved from Russia to the U.S. for a man she met online. She never could have predicted the string of events that followed, starting with a love triangle and ending with her murder. This week, we tell Anna’s story and talk shit about her extremely punchable murderer.

But first, Taylor eases us into things with some obscure Oregon laws and landmarks. Join us to find out where you can swim in pee-temp water, run into some eerie ghosts, and maybe even get a massage with an unhappy ending.

Most importantly, remember: Don’t murder. Don’t litter. Don’t eat KFC.

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In 1971, a young woman’s body was found in the woods. Despite her distinctive jewelry and hair, she remained unidentified for decades. This week, Taylor tells us her story. Then as a palate cleanser, we take a mini-detour to visit Batsquatch, an enormous wolf/bat/humanoid creature that supposedly roams the forests of Oregon.

As if that isn’t chaotic enough, Shauna tells us about the time Oregon state officials blew up a dead whale using sticks of dynamite. No animals were harmed in the making of this episode — but consider yourself warned that an exploding whale is delightfully disgusting.

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HELLO 2021! We are back and (hopefully) better than ever. Vile Tr*mp is FINALLY out of office, and we want to celebrate! ...By bringing you three extremely tragic stories. Womp wompppp.

But first, Shauna is going to tell you a little about the state of Oregon. Not too much, though, because her voice is cracking like a 13-year-old boy going through puberty.

Then, buckle up for real, because Taylor is going to destroy your soul with three cases of familicide. It’s going to be a bumpy one, folks, but we’re happy to be back and have you along for the ride on this Badddd TripPpPpPpPpPp!

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Grab your rifle and homemade arrows, because we’re going hunting (for a sliver of sanity in the state of Washington). In this roundup of wacky headlines, Shauna and Taylor introduce us to an unlucky archer, a creative fisherman, and a not-so-feral hog named Monty.

TL;DR: Not a single Washingtonian understands what a weapon is...and after these news stories, we can probably all agree that’s a good thing.

Sorry, folks — we don’t make the news; we just report it.

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[Episode guide] bit.ly/badtrip021

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Weird Law Mad Lubz are back, baby! This week, Taylor gives us the lowdown on the dumbest Washington laws so we can all avoid being thrown in the chokey. Then, she takes us on a tour of the Evergreen State to snuggle some marsupials and hang out in trees. (By the way — turns out wallaroos are a cousin of the kangaroo and wallaby, not an illegitimate love child.)

Next, Shauna tells us the story of the Agent Life Vigilante (a very legit name that she definitely didn’t make up). We talk about the pros and cons of sex offender registries in the U.S. and get a look into the warped morality of one man who used them as a hunting ground.

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[Episode guide] bit.ly/badtrip020

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Can a card game drive someone to murder? Is necromancy *really* that big a deal? And why don’t white people have lips? These are some of the questions we seek to answer on this week’s detour.

First, Taylor tells us about the 1994 murders of Michael Johnston and Rochelle Robinson, two MtG lovers who met a grisly fate.

Then, Shauna takes us to the Oxford Saloon in Snohomish, a haunted store-turned-brothel-turned-bar with some questionable history and an even more questionable taxidermied moose.

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[Episode guide] bit.ly/badtrip019

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Grazanon, folks! We’re mixing it up this week and traveling from the east coast alllll the way over to the west coast. Or as Taylor would say, from the upper right to the upper left.

Tune in to hear Shauna give us the down low on Washington state, including a volcanic eruption, a clip-art flag, and maybe even a second eruption of sorts… that’s where the geoduck comes in.

Then, Taylor will break your heart from every direction when she recounts a love story, a horrific attack, and how the justice and mental health systems failed, yet another, person of color. Buckle up, cause this one’s going to be a bumpy ride.

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[Episode guide] bit.ly/badtrip018

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What do a sexy Obama mannequin and an angry beaver have in common? Honestly, nothing, except for that fact that we talk about them both in this episode.

Join us as we wrap up our tour of the Empire State with some strange headlines that (fingers crossed) you’ll only find in New York.

Sorry, folks — we don’t make the news; we just report it.

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[Episode guide] bit.ly/badtrip017

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Ever wanted to go ghost hunting, hang out in a coffin, and get married at the same time? We gotchu, boo. Join us this week as Taylor quizzes us about some bizarre New York laws (fuck the man, man!) and takes us off the beaten path to some unusual landmarks. Plus, we learn why Staten Island might actually be worth visiting.

Then, Shauna crushes our spirits with the disturbing, tragic tale of Steven and Katie Pladl. In 2015, a teenage girl reconnected with the parents who had given her up for adoption 17 years prior. Things seemed to be going really well — until suddenly, they weren’t. Buckle up, because this one’s a doozy.

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Confidential Resources for Support in the U.S.

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

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[Episode guide] bit.ly/badtrip016

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